Painting Estimator / Marketing Specialist

Fresh Coat Painters; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh Coat Painters in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Project Consultant/Estimator (part-time leading to full-time) to survey projects, estimate labor and materials, and present proposals in person to clients. You'll use our branded estimating software, coordinate with the Project Manager and Crew Leader, and help identify material options.

Independent, detail‑oriented professionals with strong communication excel here.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in painting home services.
• Sales and customer relations experience.
• On-the-job training/experience.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Survey projects and estimate labor and materials costs.
• Present estimates to clients in-person and professionally.
• Identify project requirements including time, labor and material costs.
• Recommend material options and communicate details to PM and Crew Leader.
• Maintain records of estimates, sales receipts and project docs using Fresh Coat software.
• Pursue new opportunities through networking, marketing and cold outreach.

Job description

Lake Forest, IL - Part Time to Full Time

Project Consultant/Estimator - Job Summary

At Fresh Coat, we take pride in Painting Done Right! In this position, you will be responsible for surveying projects, estimating labor and materials costs utilizing our Fresh Coat Branded estimating software, and communicating proposal cost and project timelines in-person to customers. You must have a keen attention to detail and skills at estimating projects meet our client's expectations accurately.

Estimator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fulfill client appointments in a timely manner.
• Assess projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs.
• Act as the final say in the calculation, analysis, and adjustment of estimates.
• Present estimates to clients in-person in a professional manner
• Recommend material options.
• Communicate job details to the Project Manager and Crew Team Leader
• Maintain thorough records of all project documentation, including estimates, sales receipts, and project completion documentation Using our Fresh Coat Branded software.
• Seek out new opportunities through, but not limited to, attending Networking events, ground floor marketing tactics, and cold calling on potential clients.

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in painting home services.
• Sales and customer relations experience
• Previous on-the-job training/experience
• Ability to operate independently.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
• Time management planning skills